Law Revision Office GRADE

JOB DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
POST
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ASSIGNED TO
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UNIT
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Law Revision Office
GRADE
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GMG/AM 3
REPORTS TO
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO THE LAW REVISION
COMMISSIONERS AND INDIRECTLY TO
THE CHIEF PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL / STATUTE
LAW COMMISSIONER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Carries out the accurate revision exercise of the
Subsidiary Legislation on an annual.
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Examines Subsidiary Legislation for inconsistencies
and irregularities, and subsequently consults with the
Chief Parliamentary Counsel or Legal Officers in the
Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in order to effect
the necessary changes.
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Peruses the Jamaica Gazette Supplement
(Proclamations, Rules and Regulations), and the
Jamaica Gazette Extraordinary with a view to
identifying legislation to be amended and any new ones
to be added.
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Proofreads the computerized pages of the laws (Statutes
and Subsidiary Legislations) with the senior members
of staff to ensure correct re-production.
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Proofreads the pages relative to the preparation of a
loose-leaf Guide in hard copy and electronic form
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Monitors job output of data officer responsible for
typesetting of Subsidiary Legislation.
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Overall responsibility of the Law Revision Office in the
absence of the Technical Assistant to the Law Revision
Commissioners.
Performs any other duties required from time to time.
Key Output
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Accurate revision of pages.
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Amendments to Legislations correctly completed.
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Inconsistencies and irregularities identified.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Technical and Administrative
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Revised pages accurately proofread.
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Number of Legislations identified to be amended.
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Documents properly executed.
COMPETENCIES
CORE
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Results oriented
Effective problem solving skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Demonstrated initiative
TECHNICAL
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Working knowledge of the relevant computer software
applications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Good proofreading skills
Good analytical and research skills
QUALIFICATIONS
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First Degree in the Social Sciences or Liberal Arts or
equivalent with at least 2 years working experience.
Para-legal training is an asset